Adaptations Surveyor
About the role
Guildford Borough Council is seeking an Adaptation Surveyor to work within the Community Services team to deliver a client led professional service to customers that need additional support to maintain independence within their own home.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the site management of minor and major adaptations, monitoring and inspecting work, recording progress, handovers and attending contract meetings. Ensuring compliance with contract documents, construction regulations and best practice and providing technical guidance and assistance to the Adaptations team
About you
If you can work to a high standard, along with being self-motivated to delivery high quality services across a variety of tasks and duties and have an ambitious outlook in consistently improving and driving service offering to our tenants, then you have found the right role.
You will be working closely with our in-house Occupational Therapists and other professionals in our adaptations team to determine the exact alterations that need to be made to the property. You will be responsible for overseeing adaptation projects, working with contractors to ensure high standards of health & safety and the delivery of high-quality adaptations in a timely manner.
For a discussion about the role please contact Nigel McDonald, Interim Grants & Adaptations Manger
Nigel.McDonald@guildford.gov.uk
01483 444317
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.